18 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1899
Page
1
The James River rise has washed away a bridge span linking Manchester and Richmond. A Southern Railway bridge remains at risk as the Richmond electric light plant sits underwater and the gas works may flood soon.
Washington reports widespread alarm in Richmond as the James River swells to record heights. The Manchester span and Southern railway bridge perilously high water threaten city infrastructure. Hawes & Co elevator and a major coal dealer's facility flood with gas works expected to follow.
Paris reports Feb 17 indicate Leftists back Loubet for president while Progressives back Meline and Premier Dupuy shapes the assembly vote. Meline withdraws and Dupuy declines candidacy, leaving Loubet favored as Faure’s funeral honors proceed.
The house passed the civil bill and adopted the committee amendment to the naval personnel bill. A committee was appointed to confer on the census bill amendment. The senate combined the Nicaragua canal bill with the rivers and harbors bill and adopted a sympathy resolution for France after President Faure’s death.
Rotterdam report says the British steamer Angers, in distress with a missing rudder, was met by the Dunraven from New Orleans via Norfolk. The Dunraven could not reach the Angers crew and the vessel was lost in fog.
Washington reports that the United States Consul Osborne at Apia did not deem it worthwhile to forward dispatches to the state department regarding the Bamowan dispute. No further details are provided in this fragment.
Auckland reports from Apia indicate the Samoan crisis may not be as severe as feared. The German government is praised for restraint in Apia, with a German consul retracting an untenable stance on the chief justice and the court's contempt power.
Manila reports a Filipino cabinet member received an application from a rebel congress member to move his family across American lines. The development is regarded as significant amid a generally quiet day aside from a few shots by rebels attempting to destroy a railroad bridge.
I had impure blood and was troubled with bad sores and heart disease. Since taking a few bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla all symptoms have disappeared and my cure seems permanent. Those who take Hood's for blood purifier will make no mistake. Raleigh J Laury Lancaster Va. Hood's Pills cure all liver ills. Easy to take, easy to operate, reliable, sure 25c.
A creditor urges all indebted parties to come forward and settle overdue accounts. The message expresses gladness to credit friends and hopes for continued friendly business relations through prompt payment.
Notice announces sale of the business to W P Hawley Merchandise Co and that all accounts due by February 20 will be referred to J M Anderson or attorney. Also an ad for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve claiming cures for piles and skin diseases and urging avoidance of imitations.
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pile as a health booster promising energy and strength. It markets sugar coated pills sold at 250 per box with references to Bold at HB.N and Waite's Drag Brore.
The text details construction of three coast line battle ships of about 13 500 tons each, three armor cruisers near 12 000 tons, and six protected cruisers around 2 500 tons. Costs cap at 3 600 000 dollars per battleship, 4 000 000 per cruiser, and 1 141 800 per protected cruiser, with bidding and geographic build limits and armor procurement rules.
Charleston February 17. A bill to allow a vote on moving the state capital from Charleston to Parkersburg was reported favorably. The measure calls for a May 1899 election across every precinct with ballots reading For Parkersburg or Against Parkersburg. If approved, Parkersburg becomes the permanent seat and bonds may fund state buildings.
A store at 215 EFE Carrer announces it will furnish coal and food to residents without means during the cold spell, inviting those in need to call or visit the shop for assistance.
The W. P Hawley Merchandise Company of 219 East Bland Street Bluefield West Virginia advertises Osborn's Cream Flour at five dollars per barrel.
Advertisement asserts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cures all stomach pains and any looseness of the bowels, urging readers to use it for relief.
An advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills claims they prevent constipation and liver troubles. It promotes Wm Hicks & Co and wishes a happy new year, citing vigor and relief.
The Charleston committees in both houses draft nearly identical appropriation bills seeking about 2 million dollars. A House member says 1.2 million may cover all realizable needs, with institutions like the Home for Incurables seeking 200 thousand. President Raymond pushed for university funding, while opposition argues abolition of the preparatory department is premature due to lack of eligible feeder schools.
Millionaire Frick of Pittsburgh has purchased 4000 acres of coal and timber lands at Shinston in this county. The deal priced at 1540 dollars per acre totals 616000 dollars. The tract lies along the West Fork river and is served by the West Virginia and Pittsburg railroad. Development is expected to begin at once.
An old advertisement notes that The Grip Cure with L B Q on each tablet is sold at 5c and urges immediate purchase. Wm Hicks & Co announces stock plans for hardware and stoves and refers to household words Royal Mayflower Obelisk White Lily. A sale of 211 and 216 property listings by E W Maxwell and E B Carter’s store is advertised with vapor stove mention.
Advertisement notes low prices at Cren Shaw's on dry goods and shoes for men and boys. Mentions sale to February 15 and Wil oil until Peb 15 as price anchors.
Judiciary committees favor bills creating a State board of undertakers and amending lien releases. Labor and taxation panels advance measures restricting child labor, taxing express firms, and expanding banking disclosures. New bills propose constitutional amendments, missionary incorporation, and interest law changes with several readings and amendments.
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